Summer...it's a time to unplug, relax, and reset. The school year has ended, the vacations are in full swing, and we are in the quieter lull of (extra)ordinary time. It's amazing to think that in just two months the kids will be back to school, the hectic days will be back, and Advent will be just ... Read More about The Official Catholic Through the Year Calendar Blog Tour
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Top Catholic Podcasts
I once heard a podcast described as "a magazine subscription for your ears" (quite a visual, no?). With less time to read the amazing blogs out there, and more friends asking if I'd listened to xxxx (<--insert any podcast here), a quick download of Podcasts to my iPhone got me on my way. There is ... Read More about Top Catholic Podcasts
Packing to Sew On the Go – What to Pack in a Travel Sewing Kit
Ahh...summer. It's a time of days at the beach, lazy vacations, concerts at the park, and outdoor BBQs. With all this time outside, your sewing time is guaranteed to go down, right? Never. Hexagons are the perfect accompaniment to slow summer days spent out of the sewing room. With just a few items, ... Read More about Packing to Sew On the Go – What to Pack in a Travel Sewing Kit
Saint Peg Dolls, and Etsy, and Craftsy, Oh My!
It felt a little like Christmas when we received our Saints wooden peg dolls! I’m blessed to be part of a wonderful Moms & Kids group at our church, and – as part of the group – we often plan activities that let us not only share our faith among our families but have an opportunity to connect ... Read More about Saint Peg Dolls, and Etsy, and Craftsy, Oh My!
QAL: Yuma Halloween Table Runner with Pumpkin Quilting and Applique
It's been a really fun few weeks working on my own version of the Yuma pattern from Gotham Quilts as part of their #YumaQAL! The bold triangles of the quilt come together in such a great way, and the repetition of colors is just enough to tie everything in beautifully. When I saw the pattern, I ... Read More about QAL: Yuma Halloween Table Runner with Pumpkin Quilting and Applique